As I look outside right now, it is cold and raining. Being motivated to mountain bike in this depressing weather is tough, but once I get out later today and start rippin' up the trails as the mud gets coated onto my bike and on my face then the depressing feeling will be replaced by sheer excitement. Looking out at the weather right now, the temperature is in the low 40's and there is off and on rain. Lots of cloud cover and that very damp smell in the air. I can just imagine what the trails are going to look like and I bet the parking lot next to the trail head will look empty. If there is any cars in the lot, then it will be those hard core mountain bikers that won't let a little cold weather or rain get in their way from enjoying the pleasures of mountain biking in the rain.
The feeling of getting soaked in mud from head to toe and seeing the very thick mud, grass clippings, and fallen leaves caked onto my mountain bike is definitely worth the discomfort of being out on the trails on a cold, damp and depressing day. So as I get out later this afternoon to ride, I hope that I wont be the only one out there on the trails. My only question is, will I see you out there too? Are you willing to put up with this type of weather or will I be the only one outside today soaking up all the fun and excitement?
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